Fertility Treatment Doctors, Specialists and Consultants
Our fertility treatment team prides itself on its expertise and friendliness and provides a high quality service, with sensitivity and understanding as you proceed through your treatment.
Dr Sue Ingamells
Dr Sue Ingamells PhD MRCOG is a fully accredited sub specialist in infertility with a specific interest in IVF. She has worked in infertility since 1995. Her PhD with The University of Southampton was on the subject of ovarian function. She was also a Wellcome Trust clinical research fellow in molecular biology and endometrial function. Sue is specially trained in fertility and women's health.
Dr Chantal Simonis
Dr Chantal Simonis MBChB MRCOG has a special interest in reproductive medicine, particularly the care of patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Chantal spent three years as an IVF Research Fellow with the team when it was based at the Chalybeate Hospital in Southampton. In addition to her IVF skills, Chantal also holds the RCOG/RCR Advanced Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound.
Consultants
Dr Sue Ingamells - Consultant in Reproductive Medicine - PhD MRCOG
A fully accredited sub specialist in infertility with a specific interest in IVF, Sue has worked in infertility since 1995. Her PhD with The University of Southampton was on the subject of ovarian function. She was also a Wellcome Trust clinical research fellow in molecular biology and endometrial function. Sue is specially trained in fertility and women's health.
Dr Chantal Simonis - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - MBChB MRCOG DM
With a special interest in reproductive medicine, particularly the care of patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Chantal spent three years as an IVF Research Fellow with the team when it was based at the Chalybeate Hospital in Southampton. In addition to her IVF skills, Chantal also holds the RCOG/RCR Advanced Diploma in Obstetric Ultrasound. Chantal has also recently completed her doctorate on the subject of polycystic ovaries.
Dr Jacqui Tuckey - Consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health - MBChB MRCOG MFFP
Jacqui has focused on contraception and women’s health for over twenty years. Jacqui ran the menopause clinic at the Ella Gordon Unit in St Mary’s Hospital, Portsmouth, before joining Wessex Fertility in April 2008.
Dr. Chandrima Basu - Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - MRCOG
Has a keen interest in Reproductive Medicine since graduating from Medical School. She has completed the RCOG special skills modules in “Management of infertile couple” and “Assisted reproduction” and has BFS accreditation in ultrasound scanning. Her other interests include early pregnancy assessment and advanced skills in Labour Ward.
Laboratory Team
Tony Price - BSc - Embryolgoy Manager
Amani Rhaka - MSc - Deputy Embryolgoy Manager
Je'ne Manning - BSc - Embryologist
Connie Davies -BSc - Embryologist
Rahul Naik -BSc - Embryologist
Myra Armstrong - BSc - Senior Lab Technician
Joanne Gregory - Lab Technician
Emma Findlay - Lab Technician
Nursing Team
Jan Stones SRN SCM - Senior Fertility Nurse Specialist
Sarah Powlesland RGN RM - Senior Fertility Nurse
Margaret Snelgar RGN Dip - Senior Fertility Nurse
Sarah Sweed RGN RM - Fertility Nurse
Johanna Duquenoy - Fertility Nurse
Sorrell Lee - Fertility Nurse
Danielle Bell - Fertility Nurse
Lynn Smith - Nursling Auxilliary
Angie Gheisari - Nursling Auxilliary
Patsy Morgan RGN, Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, IVF Counsellor (BACP Member) Patsy has over 12 years as a counsellor, specialising in IVF for over five years. Patsy has worked previously as a Relate counsellor following her original career in nursing.
Business Administration and Support
Jane Markham-Bradley - Business Practice Manager
Dee Newell - Clinical Manager
Jane Cuming - Finance Co-ordinator
Sharon Whiting - Accounts Assistant
Julia Bulpitt - Programme Co-ordinator
Hilary Lancaster - Embryology Co-ordinator
Jacky Smith - Senior Practice Administrator
Hazel Langford - Medical Administrator
Trish Marsh - Medical Administrator
Anne Crook - Medical Secretary
Lorraine Hay - Senior Receptionist
Stephanie Hunt - Receptionist
Lesley Boon - Receptionist
Lyn Butler - Housekeeper